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by Kimberley Wilson (Foreword by), Rosie Cappuccino (Author)
'I am Rosie. I have BPD. I am not an attention-seeker, manipulative, dangerous, hopeless, unlovable, 'broken', 'difficult to reach' or 'unwilling to engage'. I am caring, creative, courageous, determined, full of life and love.'
Talking About BPD is a positive, stigma-free guide to life with borderline personality disorder (BPD) from award-winning blogger Rosie Cappuccino. Addressing what BPD is, the journey to diagnosis and available treatments, Rosie offers advice on life with BPD and shares practical tips and DBT-based techniques for coping day to day. Topics such as how to talk about BPD to those around you, managing relationships and self-harm are also explored. Throughout, Rosie shares her own experiences and works to dispel stigma and challenge the stereotypes often associated with the disorder. This much-needed, hopeful guide will offer support, understanding, validation and empowerment for all living with BPD, as well as those who support them.Author Biography
Rosie Cappuccino was diagnosed with BPD in her early 20s and runs the blog Talking About BPD, where she shares her experiences of living with BPD. She also has a YouTube channel and large Twitter following. She won a Mind Media Award in 2019 for Talking About BPD. She also writes for the US mental health website, Healthy Place, and has been featured in Happiful magazine and on the Mentally Yours podcast.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: October 21, 2021
